The Dr. Joe Show

Comedian, writer, and The Dollop co-host Dave Anthony returns to The Dr. Joe Show to explore over 250 years of American history, political myths, media, community, and how humor, empathy, and curiosity can help us better understand who we are and why we keep repeating the same patterns! Check out  The Dollop  and consider supporting Dave and Gareth on Patreon !

Former school principal, speech pathologist, and author Julianna Burmesch joins Dr. Joe to explore how self-compassion, support, and understanding our triggers can help us break free from the past and reclaim our lives. Preorder your copy of  Life with Less of Me !

Professor Jeffrey Hall, chair of communication studies at the University of Kansas and co-author of The Social Biome, joins Dr. Joe to reveal how our social environments shape our well-being, and why investing in everyday connections is the key to a healthier, more hopeful life! Get your copy of The Social Biome: How Everyday Communication Connects and Shapes Us !

HR advisor, pay equity advocate, and author Kenitra "Keni" Dominguez joins Dr. Joe to share how navigating a rare neurological diagnosis taught her the power of self-advocacy, and why she's now helping organizations build more equitable, people-centered workplaces! Pre-order your copy of  Because I Deserve It: What Chronic Illness Taught Me about Finding My Voice in the Healthcare System  and lear...

Divorce consultant and author Karen McNenny joins Dr. Joe to discuss how couples can end a marriage without destroying their family, using compassion, thoughtful communication, and child-centered planning to create a healthier two-home future! Learn more about Karen, get your copy of The Good Divorce, and check out her podcast on her website !

Resilience expert Professor Michael Ungar, PhD joins Dr. Joe to explore how stress, social connection, routine, environment, and feeling valued all shape our ability to adapt, recover, and thrive! Learn more about Dr. Ungar's work on his website and at the Resilience Research Centre !

Author Anne Shaw Heinrich rejoins Dr. Joe to discuss House of Teeth, the third book in her Women of Paradise County series, exploring storytelling, social justice, poverty, morality, family, and the power of staying curious about other people’s lives! Preorder your copy of  House of Teeth !

Retired Army veteran, model, and stand-up comedian Dana Caron joins Dr. Joe to share her journey through military service, gender dysphoria, transition, mental health, and the power of humor, kindness, and understanding people different from ourselves!

Another incredible classmate of Dr. Joe's, author and educator Morgan Baker , joins him to explore how divorce, parenting, empty nesting, and personal reinvention shape our sense of identity, attachment, and joy throughout life’s many transitions! Get your copy of  Emptying the Nest: Getting Better at Goodbyes !

Celebrating their upcoming 50-year class reunion, classmate Thomas "Boysh" Beuscher joins Dr. Joe to reflect on a 35-year career in international education, exploring how cultural diversity, student independence, and respectful engagement shape trust, connection, and growth in young people!

Brian Hampton of Youth For Tomorrow joins Dr. Joe to share his journey from adolescent substance use to recovery and advocacy, exploring how self-esteem, faith, and understanding the I-M Approach can help young people feel valued, build resilience, and make small changes that lead to lasting transformation! Get in touch with Brian by email at brianhampton1980@gmail.com!

Dr. Mel Pohl joins Dr. Joe to explore how trauma, chronic pain, and addiction are deeply interconnected, and how innovative approaches like polyvagal theory and pain reprocessing therapy can help patients feel safe, reduce suffering, and reclaim meaningful lives beyond pain! Learn more about his work and check out his books on his website !

Nurse anesthesiologist Stephanie Leopold and finance executive Aaron Miles, co-founders of KNEW Integrative Health, join Dr. Joe to share how they are blending Western medicine with psychedelic therapies and holistic practices to transform mental health and addiction care from symptom management into deeper, more sustainable healing! Learn more about KNEW on their website and check them out on Fac...

Author and financial expert Tari K. Vickery joins Dr. Joe to explore how our earliest memories and deepest emotions shape our relationship with money, and why understanding that emotional side is the first step toward true financial wellness! Pre-order your copy of  The Emotional Side of Money: A Roadmap to Financial Wellness !

Dr. Jan Widerman, a pediatrician with over 40 years of experience, joins Dr. Joe to reframe addiction and ADHD as treatable medical conditions rooted in genetics and trauma, and to explore how compassion, understanding, and small biological changes can restore hope and transform lives!

Dr. Elena Lister returns to guide parents through the hardest conversations; talking with children about suicide, terminal illness, and the tragedies they see in the news, and why honest dialogue is the key to creating safety, connection, and hope. Link to order Giving Hope: Conversations with Children About Illness, Death, and Loss

The cast of The Company Theatre Center for the Arts ' production of Cabaret joins Dr. Joe to discuss the timelessness of the iconic musical, its haunting relevance today, and what it means to be asleep or awake as the world changes around us. Get your tickets to Cabaret , running March 6-22 at The Company Theatre!

Dr. Joe sits down with Professor Jonathan Kahn to examine the surprising ways race, genetics, and public policy intersect, and what that means for how we understand diversity, justice, and each other! Get your copy of  The Uses of Diversity: How Race Has Become Entangled in Law, Politics, and Biology !

Executive coach Karen Thrall rejoins Dr. Joe to share her strategy for slowing down, rebuilding trust in the workplace, and why forgiveness and trust aren't the same thing, offering leaders a new path to connection and clarity! Get your copy of Karen and Dr. Joe's new book, Don't Lose Your Sh*t at Work !

Adult and child psychiatrist and grief specialist Dr. Elena Lister joins Dr. Joe and Mark to share why talking openly with children about death and grief, drawn from her own profound losses, can transform fear into connection, resilience, and hope. Link to order Giving Hope: Conversations with Children About Illness, Death, and Loss  

Dr. Joe and Mark sit down with business psychologist Stan Sewitch to explore how values-driven leadership, respect, and small intentional changes can transform organizational culture and amplify positive influence at work and beyond! Learn more about Stan's work and check out his books on his website!

Dr. Joe and Mark are joined by former NFL athlete and keynote speaker Gaelin Elmore to explore why belonging is a fundamental human need, and how resilience grows not from toughness alone, but from connection, accountability, and the small, intentional ways we help others feel truly seen!

In the 2026 kickoff episode, Dr. Joe and Mark reflect on a fresh start and explore how trust, gratitude, and small everyday acts of respect can reduce stress and rebuild community in an uncertain, media-saturated world!

Dr. Joe welcomes back executive coach and co-author Karen Thrall to celebrate the release of Don’t Lose Your Sh*t at Work , unpacking how anger shows up on the job, why “nows vs. laters” collide in conflict, and the small, practical shifts that help you stay calm, be heard, and lead with respect under pressure!

Mark and Dr. Joe celebrate their accomplishments in 2025, from the promising work being done at Joze.ai to the release of Dr. Joe and Karen Thrall's new book,  Don't Lose Your Sh*t at Work !